AfD inquires about Zelenskyy and Baerbock’s choice of words
Berlin: The AfD parliamentary group has asked the federal government to comment on the choice of words by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Zelenskyy had spoken of “preventing genocide” in Ukraine, while Baerbock had referred to the Russian attack on the country as “a war of annihilation”. The AfD wants to know whether the federal government shares these assessments and what consequences these statements will have for its policy.
In its request, the AfD refers to the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. According to the AfD, the definition of genocide contained therein is not met in the case of Ukraine. The AfD also criticizes Baerbock’s choice of words, which it says “fuels the escalation spiral” and “damages Germany’s reputation as a mediator”.
The federal government has not yet commented on the AfD’s request.
Background
The AfD is a right-wing populist party represented in the German Bundestag since 2017. The party is known for its Eurosceptic, anti-immigration and anti-establishment positions. The AfD is often criticized for its closeness to right-wing extremist groups.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the current President of Ukraine. He was elected in 2019 and has since led the country through the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskyy has been praised for his leadership during the war, but has also been criticized for his authoritarian tendencies.
Annalena Baerbock is the current Foreign Minister of Germany. She is a member of the Green Party and has been in office since 2021. Baerbock has been a vocal critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine and has called for increased support for the country.
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